Description
Soft and chewy gluten-free pita bread made with a blend of rice, almond, and coconut flours, perfect for wraps, sandwiches, or dipping. This recipe includes binding agents and optional ingredients to improve texture and flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup white rice flour
- 1/2 cup almond flour
- 1/4 cup coconut flour
- 1 teaspoon xanthan gum
- 2 large eggs (or 2 flax eggs: 2 tbsp ground flaxseed + 6 tbsp water)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon sugar or honey
- 2 teaspoons active dry yeast
- 3/4 cup warm water (about 110°F / 43°C)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon psyllium husk (optional)
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar (optional)
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine the white rice flour, almond flour, coconut flour, xanthan gum, and salt.
- In a separate small bowl, mix warm water, sugar or honey, and yeast. Let it sit for 5–10 minutes until frothy.
- In another bowl, beat the eggs (or prepare flax eggs) and combine with olive oil, apple cider vinegar (if using), and psyllium husk (if using).
- Pour the yeast mixture and egg mixture into the flour blend and mix until a dough forms.
- Cover the dough with a towel and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour.
- Preheat oven to 450°F (232°C) and place a baking sheet or pizza stone inside to heat.
- Divide the dough into 6–8 equal portions. Roll each piece into a ball and then flatten into 1/4-inch thick rounds.
- Place the rounds onto the hot baking surface and bake for 6–8 minutes, flipping once halfway through if desired.
- Remove from oven and cool on a wire rack. Pitas may puff up while baking, creating a pocket.
Notes
- For vegan version, use flax eggs instead of regular eggs.
- Store cooled pita bread in an airtight container for up to 3 days or freeze for longer storage.
- Reheat before serving for best texture.
- Optional ingredients help improve chew and flavor but are not essential.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pita bread
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 190mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: gluten-free pita bread, homemade pita, easy pita, rice flour pita, vegan pita option